Apaleo Open PMS

4.8 (30 REVIEWS)

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Apaleo Open PMS

Ranked 27 (out of 364) in Property Management Systems

Hospitality, your way.

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Hoteliers like Apaleo for its open API, which offers unmatched flexibility in building custom tech stacks, leading to improved efficiency and customer experience. It's ideal for hotels aiming to streamline processes, enhance guest interactions, and reduce operational costs. However, the need for third-party integrations for some functionalities, such as advanced reporting and CRM features, is noted as a drawback. The platform's frequent updates and community engagement are appreciated.

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What Types of Hotels apaleo GmbH is Popular For

Size

7 | Small (10-49 room)

9 | Mid-Sized (50-99 room)

11 | Large (100-499 room)

3 | X-Large (500+ room)

Country

15 | Germany

6 | Switzerland

2 | Netherlands

2 | Austria

2 | United States

1 | United Kingdom

Type

16 | Boutique Hotels

12 | City Center Hotels

12 | Airport/Conference Hotels

9 | Extended Stay & Serviced Apartments

7 | Bed & Breakfast & Inns

4 | Branded Hotels

4 | Luxury Hotels

3 | Resorts

2 | Limited Service & Budget Hotels

1 | Hostels

1 | Vacation Rentals & Villas

Region

26 | Europe

2 | North America

Category

30 | Property Management Systems

apaleo GmbH Rankings

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Best Property Management Systems for hotels in Switzerland
#3 of 5
Best Property Management Systems for hotels in Germany
#7 of 12
Best Property Management Systems for hotels in Europe
#18 of 35

apaleo GmbH Property Management Systems Rankings

By size
Best Property Management Systems for Small Hotels 99% recommended by 7 Small hotels
#46 of 52
apaleo GmbH is a top Property Management Systems pick among small hotels on HotelTechReport, noted for its open API that allows properties to build customized systems and fully control their data, providing flexibility to match unique operational needs.
Best Property Management Systems for Mid-sized Hotels 96% recommended by 19 Mid-sized hotels
#28 of 45
apaleo GmbH is a top Property Management Systems pick among mid-sized hotels on HotelTechReport, thanks to its open API that allows users to create a tailored tech stack, fostering customization without compromising on core functionalities. This flexibility enables hoteliers to build processes that suit their unique operations, streamlining property management effectively.
By type
Best Property Management Systems for Extended Stay & Serviced Apartments 97% recommended by 9 Extended Stay & Serviced Apartments hotels
#19 of 33
apaleo GmbH is a top Property Management Systems pick among Extended-Stay-Serviced-Apartments on HotelTechReport due to its completely open API, which enables properties to build a customized tech stack and automate specific processes, allowing hoteliers to mold the system to fit their unique workflows.
Best Property Management Systems for Boutique Hotels 98% recommended by 16 Boutique Hotels hotels
#32 of 50
apaleo GmbH is a top Property Management Systems pick among boutique hotels on HotelTechReport for its completely open API that allows properties to build their own tech stack and tailor workflows to specific operational needs, creating systems that fit them rather than the other way around.
Best Property Management Systems for Airport/Conference Hotels 100% recommended by 12 Airport/Conference Hotels hotels
#31 of 47
apaleo GmbH is a top Property Management Systems pick among conference hotels on HotelTechReport because its open API allows users to customize their technologies, enabling properties to "build your perfect hotel management universe" that fits their specific operational needs.
Best Property Management Systems for City Center Hotels 98% recommended by 12 City Center Hotels hotels
#30 of 46
apaleo GmbH is a top Property Management Systems pick among City-Center-Hotel on HotelTechReport, noted for its open API that allows hotels to create a custom tech stack that aligns with their specific operational needs. Users appreciate being able to "connect everything from custom CRMs to AI tools without any issues."
Best Property Management Systems for Other 96% recommended by 7 Other hotels
#33 of 38
Apaleo GmbH is a top Property Management Systems pick among mid-sized hotels on HotelTechReport because its open API allows properties to integrate custom tools and design their own workflows, providing the flexibility to adapt to specific operational needs. This capability ensures a tailored fit that supports hotel growth and efficiency.
Best Property Management Systems for Bed & Breakfast & Inns 99% recommended by 7 Bed & Breakfast & Inns hotels
#44 of 49
Apaleo GmbH is a top Property Management Systems pick among Bed-N-Breakfast on HotelTechReport, known for its open API and extensive customization options that enable users to create tailored tech stacks and automate workflows. Hoteliers appreciate how quickly they can set up a hotel with Apaleo, describing the onboarding process as "fast and efficient."
By region
Best Property Management Systems for hotels in Europe 97% recommended by 26 hotels in Europe
#18 of 35
apaleo GmbH is a top Property Management Systems pick among mid-sized hotels in Europe on HotelTechReport because its open API allows properties to build their own tailored tech stack, enabling quick integration of applications while ensuring they maintain full control over their data.
By country
Best Property Management Systems for hotels in Switzerland 98% recommended by 6 hotels in Switzerland
#3 of 5
apaleo GmbH is a top Property Management Systems pick among Switzerland on HotelTechReport because its Open API allows hotels to create a tailored management stack, enhancing customization and flexibility. The community offers a platform for exchanging ideas and solution discussions, which matters for operators needing adaptability.
Best Property Management Systems for hotels in Germany 96% recommended by 15 hotels in Germany
#7 of 12
apaleo GmbH is a top Property Management Systems pick among mid-sized hotels in Germany on HotelTechReport for its open API, which allows hotels to tailor their tech stacks and automate processes quickly, reflecting the need for adaptability in today’s hospitality market.

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What is apaleo GmbH?

Founded in 2017 | Headquarters in München (Germany) | 70 employees
Apaleo Open PMS is a property management system designed for hotel and serviced apartment groups seeking to deliver an outstanding digital experience to both guests and staff. The platform stands out by being API-first, allowing for seamless integration with a range of best-of-breed technologies instead of relying on single-vendor suites. This flexibility enables businesses to customize their tech stack to best fit their operational needs. Apaleo Open PMS supports operations across more than 24 countries, providing a versatile and scalable solution that can grow with your business. The system streamlines management tasks such as reservations, billing, and guest communications, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and guest satisfaction. Hotels and serviced apartments can quickly adopt and adapt the platform to their specific needs, fostering a more personalized and efficient guest experience. To learn more, visit apaleo.com.

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Capabilities

Great foundation for any hospitality concept

Well-documented APIs make it easy to build

Process and reconcile with ease and speed

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Elevate guest experiences through AI Agents

Features

Accounting & Finance

4/5 features

Marketing & Ecommerce

4/5 features

Administration & Configuration

4/5 features

Customer Management

4/5 features

Front Office

4/5 features

Available Add-ons & Modules

Apaleo Pay

Payments Processing Software
With an integrated service designed for hospitality, connect and automate payments across all guest touchpoints. Apaleo Pay is for the modern hospitality business, helping you manage transactions across the guest journey securely and without the hassle.

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Apaleo PMS

Hotel Management Software
Simple and affordable core to run your operations. Extend it as you need with 200+ apps in the Apaleo Store

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Apaleo Store

Property Management Systems
The Apaleo Store offers 250+ plug-and-play apps that seamlessly connect to the Apaleo PMS. With its open, API-first approach, the Apaleo Store enables hoteliers to build a flexible, future-proof tech stack tailored to their unique needs. Whether you're managing a boutique hotel, a serviced apartment or a large hotel group, the Apaleo Store provides the tools to streamline operations, increase guest satisfaction and more.

INCLUDED

Agent Hub

Property Management Systems
With the Agent Hub, Apaleo brings AI-powered automation to hospitality operations. It gives you access to smart agents that handle tasks like guest communication, sales campaigns and property setup. Integrated directly with your Apaleo environment, these agents function as a digital team to increase efficiency, enhance the guest experience and support scalable growth.

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apaleo GmbH Reviews Summary

4.8
Excellent
Ease of Use
4.9/5
Customer Support
4.8/5
ROI
4.8/5
Implementation
4.8/5

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Trending Product

This vendor's trending score is rising, Apaleo Open PMS is the #11 most trending product in the Property Management Systems category (out of 364) and the #279 most trending product overall in the global hotel tech ecosystem. HTR assesses vendor's real time activity in the market to give buyers a sense of whether a product is gaining momentum

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75 HT Score

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apaleo GmbH Pricing

Above Average

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apaleo GmbH Reviews

Hotelier Rating

Excellent
28
Very Good
1
Average
1
Poor
0
Terrible
0

Property Size

  • Small (7)
  • Mid-Sized (9)
  • Large (11)
  • X-Large (3)

Country

  • Germany
    Germany
    (15)
  • Switzerland
    Switzerland
    (6)
  • Netherlands
    Netherlands
    (2)
  • Austria
    Austria
    (2)
  • United States
    United States
    (2)
  • United Kingdom
    United Kingdom
    (1)

Region

  • North America
    North America
    (2)
  • Europe
    Europe
    (26)
10

The PMS for now and the future

Enterprise Architect from 500+ room Boutique in New York City (United States)

Verified
11 months ago
Clear, easy-to-use APIS for everything as part of their API-first approach. Good UI with UI extensions that allow us to provide custom user interfaces for our hotel staff where needed. We have an excellent relationship and short communication lines with the Apaleo team. True partners!
Country United States
Enterprise Architect
X-Large Hotel
9

Innovative cloud solution for hotel groups that want to build their own tech ecosystem

Head Services Solutions from 500+ room in Bakersfield (United States)

Verified
13 months ago
Apaleo impresses with its modern cloud architecture and open API, which allows hotels to flexibly design their own technology concept. Processes such as payment processing, check-in, and guest communication can be largely automated in combination with third-party providers, leading to significant efficiency gains. A particularly positive fe...
Country United States
Head Services Solutions
X-Large Hotel
10

Great connectivity, strong basis for innovation.

GM from 100 to 199 room City Center Hotel in Berlin (Germany)

Verified
14 months ago
I like the API first approach, because it offers us the possibility to really tailor make our tech stack without compromising or paying for unnecessary packaged features.
Country Germany
GM
Large Hotel
10

Very good PMS with many integration options

Hotel Owner from 25-49 room Boutique in Heidelberg (Germany)

Verified
14 months ago
I particularly like the open interfaces. This allows you to integrate applications quickly and easily to meet your needs. Support is easy to reach and responds quickly.
Country Germany
Hotel Owner
Small Hotel
9

Apaleo as PMS for Smart Hotel

Events & Vice Director from 25-49 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Arbedo-Castione (Switzerland)

Verified
14 months ago
Apaleo as PMS is very functional. The group management is getting all the needed options to easily handle group bookings. The update always provide useful management functionalities.
Country Switzerland
Events & Vice Director
Small Hotel
8

Fast, flexible, and professional

Director of Commercial Administration from 100 to 199 room Extended Stay & Serviced Apartment in Berlin (Germany)

Verified
14 months ago
I appreciate how quickly Apaleo can be set up for additional properties, how easily new applications can be tested, and how extremely competent and reliable the support team is. You always have the choice to adopt the newest, most modern features, build something yourself, or stick with the tried-and-tested options, since setups are always...
Country Germany
Director of Commercial Administration
Large Hotel
10

Completely customizable and easy to use

GM from 100 to 199 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Berlin (Germany)

Verified
14 months ago
With a completely open API and an integrated app store, the platform enables users to create their own individual tech stack and automate processes seamlessly via Make.com. Its simple, intuitive interface ensures ease of use, while its unmatched flexibility sets it apart as one of the most adaptable systems on the market.
Country Germany
GM
Large Hotel
10

PMS review

Front Office Manager from 75-99 room City Center Hotel in Uster (Switzerland)

Verified
14 months ago
It's always up to date! Sometimes even too much! Market requirements are being considered. Open source is advantageous. It helps to develop the program.
Country Switzerland
Front Office Manager
Mid-Sized Hotel
10

The heart of our tech stack

Head of Operations from 100 to 199 room Extended Stay & Serviced Apartment in Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany)

Verified
14 months ago
What I particularly like is the simplicity and therefore the user-friendliness of the PMS. It has all the functions we need and, thanks to the open API, can be quickly connected to our other systems. The system runs almost flawlessly and there are no downtimes, unlike what I have experienced with other providers. Even after five years of us...
Country Germany
Head of Operations
Large Hotel
10

PMS on a new level

CEO from 100 to 199 room Bed & Breakfast & Inn in Berlin (Germany)

Verified
14 months ago
Completely open API. Complete freedom to use additional software solutions in the form of apps. Cost reduction compared to traditional PMS systems. Excellent support.
Country Germany
CEO
Large Hotel
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Question:

What does this product or service do well?

Answer:

It provides all the basic functionality a hotel needs seamlessly + provides an open API to easily tailor the services a hotel offers. This can either be done via leveraging any of the existing apps listed on their app store or by creating custom solutions. When doing either, the customer support is always there to assist.

Question:

What differentiates this product or service from the competition?

Answer:

It is really strong on the tech side. The entire software is very lean and performant. On top of that, they have built a very strong hospitality tech community that they spend active effort to keep vibrant.

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Based on your experience with this product or service, if you could give one piece of advice to a hotelier considering this product or service, what would it be?

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First, figure out what is the experience you want to offer your guests and what will differentiate you in the market. Than outline the functionality you need for this - must-haves and good-to-haves. And then see which tool covers the must-have functionalities best. If there is a tie, see which tool covers the good-to-haves best to make your decision.

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